Unarmed School Security Officer

Per Mar Security Services; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Per Mar Security Services in Grayslake, IL is seeking hardworking, motivated people for entry level and experienced security officer roles. The company, established in 1953, is Midwest's largest family‑owned, full‑service security provider.

Positions include full-time and part-time shifts; requirements include valid driver's license, clean background, and willingness to undergo pre‑employment screening. Benefits include medical, life, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• MUST have a Valid Driver's License.
• MUST Submit and clean background.
• Previous Experience in Security.
• Required Training is preferred.
• Security Guard License is preferred.
• Great communication skills.
• Full Time and Part Time Shifts Available.
• 1st Shift available.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
• Warn violators of premise rules and regulations.
• Address persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Report any facility issues.
• Request emergency personnel for high risk situations.
• Familiarity with security equipment.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Must be willing to participate in pre‑employment screening (drug screen and background).
• Understand and comply with attendance expectations.
• Interact professionally with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management regardless of protected characteristics.

Skills

Great communication

Valid Driver's License

Familiarity with security equipment

Physical workload ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

Overview

Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking, motivated people. Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family‑owned, full‑service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,600 team members, operating in 25 branch locations. The company provides full‑service security solutions for homes and businesses, including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks.

Job Skills / Requirements

Per Mar Security Services is seeking Entry Level and Experienced Security Officers to join our expanding team! Are you looking to change careers? Need a foot in the door for a new start? Let us be your path to professional success! We are interested in you!

Qualifications

• MUST have a Valid Driver's License
• MUST Submit and clean background
• Previous Experience in Security
• Required Training is preferred
• Security Guard License is preferred
• Great communication skills
• Full Time and Part Time Shifts Available
• 1st Shift available
• $17.50 an hour Monday - Friday.
• 18 years of age or older
• Familiarity with security equipment
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre‑employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. Thoroughly examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure proper function and security.
• Warn violators of premise rules and regulations.
• Address persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Report any facility issues.
• Request emergency personnel for high risk situations.
• Familiarity with security equipment.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre‑employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
• Assume responsibility for understanding and complying with Per Mar Security Services attendance expectations.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by interacting with the Per Mar Security Services internal/external customers (including, but not limited to: current customers, prospective customers, clients, vendors, co‑workers, supervisors and management) in a mutually respectful manner regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and all other protected classes.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements

Permanent Employee Registration Card

20 hour basic training

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K/403b Plan